A group spearheaded by Silver quickly attempted to raise funds to keep the team in Rochester.
[citation needed] Silver said, "I just couldn't imagine youngsters growing up in years to come not being able to see professional baseball in Rochester.
"[6] Silver periodically worked in the front office of the Red Wings, serving as president in 1957, 1962, 1963, and 1965, and as general manager from 1966 to 1968.
[1] Silver moved to Miami Beach in 1968, but continued to be involved in the operation of the Red Wings.
[4] The Morrie Silver Family Scholarship awards $5000 annually to young Red Wings employees who are attending school.